MixedThe Boston GlobeVeteran journalists themselves, the authors provide gripping accounts of journalists\' efforts to get the story ... The book is marbled with biographical sketches of editors and reporters, which, at times, create a confusing tapestry of names and facts. The interludes are particularly distracting in chapters with a natural dramatic arc...The narrative would have been better served had the authors focused on a few representative journalists ... A detached, academic tone ... The Race Beat is a compelling reminder of the need for a vibrant and free press, with the resources and resourcefulness to shine a light on the nation\'s wrongs.
